Sports Connections Hints: Mar 4, 2026

This page shows spoiler-layered hints for the NYT Sports Connectionspuzzle published on Mar 4, 2026 (2026-03-04). Step through the hints in order and only reveal the full boardwhen you're ready.

Meta: Sports puzzle #735

Connections Sports #735 · 2026-03-04

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Group 1

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TEXAS TEAMS

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STARS

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TEXAS TEAMS

  • STARS
  • MAVERICKS
  • ASTROS
  • TEXANS

Group 2

Reveal category

SPORTSWEAR BRANDS

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STARTER

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SPORTSWEAR BRANDS

  • STARTER
  • CHAMPION
  • FILA
  • ADIDAS

Group 3

Reveal category

ASSOCIATED WITH "HEATED RIVALRY"

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HOLLANDER

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ASSOCIATED WITH "HEATED RIVALRY"

  • HOLLANDER
  • ROZANOV
  • RAIDERS
  • METROS

Group 4

Reveal category

LONG _____

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SNAPPER

Reveal all four tiles

LONG _____

  • SNAPPER
  • JUMP
  • BEACH STATE
  • RELIEF
Reveal full answer

TEXAS TEAMS

  • STARS
  • MAVERICKS
  • ASTROS
  • TEXANS

SPORTSWEAR BRANDS

  • STARTER
  • CHAMPION
  • FILA
  • ADIDAS

ASSOCIATED WITH "HEATED RIVALRY"

  • HOLLANDER
  • ROZANOV
  • RAIDERS
  • METROS

LONG _____

  • SNAPPER
  • JUMP
  • BEACH STATE
  • RELIEF

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